Classical Studies

What is Classical Studies, and why study it?

The study of the literature, languages, history, art, philosophy and political thought
of the Greeks and Romans develops the mind by requiring students to engage critically
with such timeless topics as beauty and esthetics, the ideal relationship of the citizen
and the state, the roles of men and women in society, freedom and slavery, the nature
of war and peace, the purpose of literature, and the role of religion in public and
private life. It is not surprising, therefore, that the Classics have long been considered
the ideal foundation of education for the informed citizen in any profession.

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Program of Study for the Minor in Classical Studies

Students are required to complete a total of 15 credit hours (5 courses) to be drawn
from at least
three different departments. At least 9 credits (3 courses) must be taken at the 3000-level
and above. Courses are to be selected from the approved lists of courses in the Classical
World and the Classical Tradition and its reception after Antiquity (see the grey
navigation bar for links), with the caveat that additional courses may qualify for
the Minor, subject to the discretion of the Minor committee. Per USG rules, courses
taken to satisfy Core areas A-E may not be counted as coursework in the Minor.

Students are strongly recommended to take Introduction to Classical Studies, a XIDS
2100 course.